Kaspersky calls Google’s removal an “overinterpretation” of US restrictions Citing US restrictions, Google removed Kaspersky Lab’s antivirus software from the Play Store and terminated its developer account in the days leading up to the restrictions’ September 29th deadline, according to a Kaspersky blog post yesterday. The decision was “based on overinterpretation ofContinue Reading
Apple, however, is still on track to launch M4 MacBook Pros, iMacs, and Mac minis this month. Plus, iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence is expected on Oct. 28. Apple is set to launch M4 Macs later this month, but don’t expect an updated MacBook Air and iPad Air models untilContinue Reading
WhatsApp’s filters and backgrounds prioritize fun and artsy looks, as opposed to the more formal backdrops preferred by traditional video conferencing apps. Video calls on WhatsApp are about to get a little more fun. The messaging platform announced Tuesday that it’s adding filters and backgrounds to video chats. In the coming weeks, WhatsApp willContinue Reading
In addition to announcing the new Meta Quest 3s mixed reality headset today as part of Meta Connect 2024, the company also took some time to review some new and upcoming updates to its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses as well. Many of those new additions center on AI-based features and improvements. InContinue Reading
Meta AI is levelling up Mark Zuckerberg has announced a ton of cool AI features at Meta Connect 2024 which apply to Meta AI, the chatbot found inside its popular social media apps like Facebook, Instagram DM, WhatsApp, and Messenger. One of the coolest new features he revealed is the ability to ask questions aboutContinue Reading
It’s primarily through OneDrive integration. Microsoft is testing a new “Hand Off” feature in Windows 11, which lets you easily continue whatever it is you’re doing on your Android and/or iPhone to your PC. Folks in the Windows insider community have spotted this undocumented change in the KB5043186 update, or WindowsContinue Reading
Snapchat is trying to get more people to try out its social networking app by adding some new AI features. In a blog post today, it revealed that it will be adding new AI-based lenses for users who want to take selfies. One of them will even show you how youContinue Reading
In June, Apple announced new software features for some of its most popular devices, including the iPhone and Apple Watch. Today, everyone with supported devices will receive the iOS 18 and watchOS 11 updates. Apple has not officially announced the exact timing for today’s new software updates, but they typically follow a consistent processContinue Reading
Google has finished work on Android 15 and published the source code to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). While this is a big step, for most end users, this news is meaningless because updates won’t be delivered to phones just yet. With the source code out now, custom ROM developersContinue Reading
The Internet Society, a global charitable organization advocating for an open, globally connected, and secure Internet, today announced the appointment of Sally Wentworth as the new President and CEO, effective 1 September 2024. In this role, she will lead both the Internet Society and the Internet Society Foundation’s efforts toContinue Reading